Genesis 31:22

22 And it was told Laban on the third day that Jacob was fled .

Genesis 31:22 Meaning and Commentary

Genesis 31:22

And it was told Laban on the third day, that Jacob was fled.
] Three days after Jacob was gone he had the report of it, by some means or another; by some of his neighbours, or servants left at home, and sooner he could not well have it, since the flock he went to shear was three days' distance from Jacob's, ( Genesis 30:36 ) .

Genesis 31:22 In-Context

20 And Jacob stole away unawares to Laban the Syrian, in that he told him not that he fled .

21 So he fled with all that he had; and he rose up , and passed over the river, and set his face toward the mount Gilead.

22 And it was told Laban on the third day that Jacob was fled .

23 And he took his brethren with him, and pursued after him seven days' journey; and they overtook him in the mount Gilead.

24 And God came to Laban the Syrian in a dream by night, and said unto him, Take heed that thou speak not to Jacob either good or bad.